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Distance exterior of Tran Quoc Pagoda with a lake at night near Sunway Hotel Hanoi
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QUICK FACTS

Want some quick facts about Vietnam so you can arrive prepared? We've compiled some basic information to make your visit to Hanoi that much more convenient. Read on to get an idea of what to pack, which currency to use, and what to prepare in terms of electronics. Alternatively, you can just approach our team at the hotel for further assistance.

Distance exterior of One Pillar Pagoda near Sunway Hotel Hanoi

QUICK FACTS

Want some quick facts about Vietnam so you can arrive prepared? We've compiled some basic information to make your visit to Hanoi that much more convenient. Read on to get an idea of what to pack, which currency to use, and what to prepare in terms of electronics. Alternatively, you can just approach our team at the hotel for further assistance.

The pile of various Vietnamese dong at Sunway Hotel Hanoi

QUICK FACT #1 CURRENCY

While the Vietnamese Dong (VND) is the local currency, US Dollars (USD) are also widely accepted in the country, meaning that it'll be prudent to have both currencies on hand if you'd like to have cash for every occasion. 

A person in a conical hat with a flower-loaded bicycle near Sunway Hotel Hanoi

QUICK FACT #2 CLIMATE

Hanoi's weather is relatively stable, but it sees a dip during the months of November to March, with temperatures going down to 9°C (48°F). April to October brings warmer days, going up to 40°C (104°F), but it's also pretty rainy during this time, so remember to check the weather forecasts before flying over to Hanoi.

Group of women dancing in a parade on a street by Hoàn Kiếm Lake near Sunway Hotel Hanoi

QUICK FACT #3 CULTURE & LANGUAGE

Vietnamese is the official language of the country, making it the most spoken in the Vietnam. This is followed by English, French, Mandarin and Khmer in no particular order.

Landscape view of the Hoàn Kiếm Lake near Sunway Hotel Hanoi

QUICK FACT #4 GENERAL INFO (TIME & ELECTRICITY)

Time: 
Seven hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+7).

Electricity:
Standard voltage is 220 Volts at 50 cycles per second. Vietnam uses the vertical and round 2-pin plugs (Type A, C and F).